Board of Trustees Meeting
March 28 , 2017
5:30 PM
Woodside Lane Campus
Bldg B
NEW HORIZONS REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTING
GLOUCESTER HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS POQUOSON WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY COUNTY YORK COUNTY
AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING March 28, 2017 Woodside Lane Campus
Dinner Meeting - Heavy Hors d’oeuvres will be served promptly at 5:00 PM and the meeting will begin at 5:30 PM
AGENDA NO. SUBJECT PRESENTER RECOMMENDATION CALL TO ORDER Ms. Simonds
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Speakers who wish to address the Board should complete a speaker's card through the Clerk of the Board.)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHANGES IN THE AGENDA: Mr. Johnson
PROGRAM PRESENTATION: 2017-47 Governor’s School for Science and Technology Mrs. Wismer Information
CONSENT AGENDA: (Items listed under this heading are approved by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Board or Superintendent requests that any item be removed from the consent agenda and voted upon separately.) 2017-48 Approval of Minutes – January 24, 2017 Ms. Simonds Action
2017-49 Personnel Report Mr. Johnson Action
2017-50 Financial Report Mr. Ragland Action
BOARD ACTION: 2017-51 Board Net Assets Mr. Ragland Action
2017-52 CTE Program Fees Mr. Ray/Mr. Schaffer Action
BOARD DISCUSSION: 2017-53 Directors’ Report Mr. Johnson Information A. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget B. Woodside Lane Renovation C. Dates for Awards Programs D. CTE Recruitment Report
2017-54 Announcements and Information Mr. Johnson Information
2017-55 Discussion of Current Issues for Board Members and/or Superintendents
2017-56 Closed Session (if necessary)
Adjournment
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March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director Vikki Wismer, Governor’s School Director
SUBJECT: 2017-47 Governor’s School for Science and Technology Presentation
GSST Senior Honors Research and Mentorship Program
A primary goal of the GSST is to provide students with an opportunity to conduct serious scientific research. All students take a junior year course in Research Methods and Ethics, which introduces research methodology, statistics, critical thinking skills, and skills of scientific writing and presentation. In their senior year, students design and conduct a year-long research project under the direction of a scientific, engineering, medical, or other professional in the community. The field component is supported by formal course work which guides students through the entire process, from the selection of a problem to the final presentation. In addition to their outside mentor, each student is assigned a faculty advisor to assist and evaluate mentorship research. The Project Major aspects of the mentorship experience include preparation of a formal written proposal for their project, oral presentation of proposal and status report at mid-year to GSST faculty and evaluators, final research document, and presentation of final results to a panel of professionals in appropriate fields at the GSST Spring Research Symposium. In addition, many students present their findings at local, regional, and national science competitions and symposia. Exceptional work has been published in professional journals.
Students Presenters Michael Hendrickson, Phoebus HS, HCPS Mentor: Dr. David North, NASA Prototyping of Five Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft: Analysis of the Advantages and disadvantages of each in Regards to Complexity, controllability, endurance, and payload capacity. Joshua Glaab, Kecoughtan HS, HCPS Mentor: Dr. David North, NASA The comparison of five VTOL Configurations to each other to determine the best possible application of each. Marinova. Miroslava, Grafton HS, YCPS Mentor: Michael G. Jones NASA Evaluation and Design of Variable-Depth Acoustic Liner Configurations Steven Shamaiengar, Jamestown HS, WJCC Mentor: Dr. Douglas Higinbotham Jefferson Lab Frequentist Analysis of Rosenbluth Data: A Study of Proton Form Factor Measurement Page 2
March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director Shelly Simonds, Chairman
SUBJECT: 2017-48 Approval of Minutes
The Chairman and I recommend that the minutes from the January 24, 2017 New Horizons Regional Education Centers Board of Trustees meeting be approved as presented.
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New Horizons Regional Education Centers Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 24, 2017
The New Horizons Regional Education Centers’ Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting on January 24, 2017, at the Butler Farm campus in Hampton. The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Shelly Simonds, at 5:35 PM.
Board Members Present: Superintendents Present: Ms. Shelly Simonds Dr. Shandor Mr. Charles Records Dr. Walter Clemons Dr. Robert George Dr. Ashby Kilgore Dr. Reginald Woodhouse Dr. Jennifer Parish Mr. Steve Kast Dr. Jeffrey Smith Mr. Jim Kelly Dr. Olwen Herron
Welcome Appointed/Reappointed Board Members: Ms. Simonds welcomed new Board members Mr. Jim Kelly, representing Williamsburg-James City County and Mr. Steve Kast, representing Poquoson City. She also recognized the reappointment of Dr. George, YCSD and Mr. Records, GCPS.
Selection of Vice-Chair: Ms. Simonds announced the need to select a new Vice-Chair due to Mr. Hux resignation in being elected to Poquoson City Council. Ms. Simonds made a motion to nominate Mr. Records as Vice-Chair. She asked if there were any other nominations. There being none she moved to select Mr. Records as Vice-Chair. Dr. George seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Board Member Recognition: Mr. Johnson thanked the returning board members for their service and welcomed the new board members for joining the New Horizons board. Mr. Johnson also recognized Mr. Hux for his service from 2012-2016 and presented a clock for his dedication on the board.
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Announcement of Changes in the Agenda: There were no changes in the Agenda with the exception that Closed Session was not be required.
Consent Agenda: 2017-38 Approval of Minutes – December 20, 2016 Ms. Simonds stated the Minutes would need to be pulled for a separate vote as Dr. George was not in attendance at the December meeting and due to new board members. Ms. Simonds requested Dr. Herron to vote on behalf of Williamsburg-James City County. Mr. Records made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Dr. Woodhouse seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
Page 1 of 3 NHREC Board of Trustees Minutes January 24, 2017 2017-39 Personnel Report & 2017-40 Financial Report Ms. Simonds asked if there were any questions regarding the Personnel or the Financial Report; there were none. Dr. George made a motion to approve the Personnel and Financial Reports as presented and Mr. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Board Action: 2017-41 17-18 Budget Overview Mr. Johnson reviewed the Draft Budget Overview and Draft Cost Allocation He stated that the Cost Allocation is impacted by several factors: projected divisional special education enrollment; CTE and Governor’s School 3 year average enrollment; what other divisions do in terms of enrollment; and revenue/expenses. The Draft Budget Overview is based upon a 0% salary increase, proposed VRS increase, level Health Insurance premium costs; and implementation of Computer Networking/Cyber Security and Computer Programming Training Courses. NHREC will also experience a $40,000 revenue loss in state Occupational Prep funding. The Proposed Cost Allocation has a 2.7% increase being brought forward to be placed into divisional budgets for planning purposes, with a Draft Budget to be brought back to the Board in March, and final budget adoption in May.
Ms. Simonds asked if there were any questions regarding the Proposed Draft Cost allocation. Mr. Kelly questioned the 3 year school average. Mr. Johnson explained the average was based on the 10 day enrollment for a 3 year period. Mr. Records questioned his understanding of the budget and Mr. Johnson stated he was correct that the 3 year averages and projections are what NHREC builds the budget and staffing on. The divisions are billed and reimbursed on the actual service days students attend for special education. There were no additional questions. Mr. Kilgore made a motion to approve the Draft Budget Overview and Draft Cost Allocation as presented and Mr. Records seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Board Discussion: 2017-42 CTE Master Plan and Timeline Mr. Johnson gave an overview on the CTE Master Plan and Timeline to review the recommendations by Thomas P Miller Associates and Training Modernization Group (TMG) consultants primarily for the new board members. This provides an understanding of where NHREC was previously and the plans for NHREC for the next few years. There was a short discussion reviewing the college model with Thomas Nelson Community College, support services for students, whether students were getting into New Horizons programs and how the business liaisons were assisting with the Academy and when recommendations will be brought forward to the Board.
2017-43 Director’s Report ● February - Board Appreciation Month – Mr. Johnson thanked the board for their dedication and time to NHREC. ● February - CTE Month - Mr. Johnson pointed out that February is CTE Month. ● WL CTE Renovation – Mr. Johnson stated the renovation is moving along, all architecture drawings should be 95% complete January 30th and that the demolition permit has been submitted.
Page 2 of 3 NHREC Board of Trustees Minutes January 24, 2017 2017-44 Announcements and Information Mr. Johnson stated there were documents provided for Boards review. In the interest of time the Board may review at their convenience.
2017-45 Discussion of Current Issues for Board Members and/or Superintendents There was no discussion.
2017-46 Closed Session A closed session was not required.
Ms. Simonds adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM
______Shelly Simonds, Chair
______Angela Standley, Clerk of the Board
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March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-49 Personnel Report
I recommend that the Board accept the attached Personnel Report as presented.
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Board of Trustees Meeting Human Resources Report March 28, 2017
NEW HIRES
NAME PROGRAM TITLE DATE
Calderon, Rose Newport Academy Administrative Secretary 2/15/2017
Weaver, Ramona Center for Autism Teacher Assistant 2/6/2017
RESIGNATIONS
NAME PROGRAM TITLE DATE
Buchal, Debbie Newport Academy Administrative Secretary 3/1/2017
Sykes, Amanda Newport Academy Teacher Assistant 3/16/2017
RECRUITMENT POSITION DEPARTMENT LOCATION
Computer Networking Instructor Career & Technical Education Center Woodside Lane
Special Education Teacher Newport Academy Woodside Lane Campus
Page 8 HR Board Report March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director R. Donald Ragland, Finance Director
SUBJECT: 2017-50 Financial Report
Mr. Ragland and I recommend that the Board accept the attached Statement of Activities for eight months ending February 28, 2017 as presented.
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March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 2017-51 Board Net Assets
At the December, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting, Diane Smith, DYS Certified Public Accountants, submitted the 2015-2016 Audited Financial Report. The Audit listed the Board of Trustees net assets effective June 30, 2016 as $5,887,495 with a year-end balance of $356,231.
The net assets for year-end 2016 will be reviewed with the Board of Trustees. The year-end balance of $356,231 are requested to be designated as follows: $124,770 as revenue from Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Training (CFAAT) be designated to Equipment/Adult Ed for a total of $416,351. This funds, with leveraged business assistance, are targeted to equip the renovated Woodside Lane HVAC lab in 2018 and purchase new welders for welding program. $200,000 be designated to equip the 2017-2018 Woodside Lane CTE Program Expansion of Computer Network/Cybersecurity and Computer Programming. The remaining year-end balance and net change in encumbrances ($88,931) remain as Board Unrestricted bringing that balance to $620,392. The Board of Trustees has historically required at least a $500,000 balance in Board Unrestricted for cash flow and emergency needs.
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March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-52 CTE Program Fees
CTE 2017-18 Student Program and Credentialing Fees are presented for Board review and approval. The program fees follow state Regulations Governing Fees and Charges, 8VAC 20-720-80, which became effective on December 19, 2012. Students and parents will receive a copy of the program fees with their acceptance letter in May. This document will also be posted on the NHREC website along with the Student Program and Credentialing Fee policy that also addresses “waiver of fees for economically disadvantaged students and students whose families are undergoing economic hardships and are financially unable to pay them.”
By federal requirement, DOE has directed that Carl Perkins funds received by each school division must follow those students being served in regional programs in proportion to the total CTE students served within the division. The attached CTE 2016-2017 Student Program and Credentialing Fee Schedule utilizes the Perkins Funds received by the divisions to offset the cost for one licensing or industry credential exam for each CTE student. Students will be responsible for paying for retakes of state licensing exams. This is estimated to save students and their parents $50,000 in credentialing fees charged in 2016-2017. Mr. Ray will review the attached summary of changes to the Student Program and Credentialing Fees. A complete listing and description of fees is also attached.
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Page 13 New Horizons CTE Program Fee Listing 2017-18
Program Fee Description Cost Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Kit $65.00 Workbook $20.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $102.00 Program Fee Description Cost Auto Technology I Workbook $19.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $36.00 Program Fee Description Cost Auto Technology II Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Barbering II Manikin for State Board $40.75 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $57.75 Program Fee Description Cost Construction I & II OSHA 10 Card $25.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $42.00 Program Fee Description Cost Computer Networking/Cybersecurity Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Computer Programming Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Computer Systems Technology Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Cosmetology I Kit $258.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $275.00 Program Fee Description Cost Cosmetology II Nail Kit $100.00 *Note: In order to take the State Board students must pay an Student Organization Fees $17.00 additional $80 for a manikin. Total Cost $117.00 Program Fee Description Cost Criminal Justice CPR/ BLS $50.00 Uniform - Shirt/Pants $45.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $95.00 Program Fee Description Cost Culinary Arts I Jacket $24.00 Workbook $20.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $61.00 **Optional Certification Serv Safe $36.00 Program Fee Description Cost Culinary Arts II Jacket $24.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $41.00 **Optional Certification Serv Safe $36.00 Program Fee Description Cost Dental Assistant CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider $50.00 Rental Deposit $25.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 *Note: Deposit fee is refundable upon return of equipment Total Cost $92.00 Program Fee Description Cost Early Childhood I CPR/BLS $50.00 Food Handler Card $12.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $79.00 Program Fee Description Cost Early Childhood II Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Electricity and Renewable Energy OSHA 10 $25.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $42.00 Program Fee Description Cost Emergency Medical I CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider $50.00 Uniform Shirt $22.00 Workbook Software $45.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $134.00 Program Fee Description Cost Emergency Medical II Uniform Shirt $25.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $42.00 Program Fee Description Cost Fire Fighter Bloodbourne Pathogens $8.00 CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider $50.00 Coveralls $45.00 Workbook $72.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $190.00 **Optional Fee Fundamentals of Fire Fighting Text $52.00 Program Fee Description Cost HVAC I & II OSHA 10 $25.00 R410 Certification $19.00 Workbook $26.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $62.00 **Optional Certifications Green Energy Certification $24.95 Indoor Air Quality Certification $24.95 P.M Tech Certification $19.00 Program Fee Description Cost Electronics/Industrial Robotics Technology & OSHA 10 $25.00 Advanced Industrial Robotics Technology Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $42.00 Program Fee Description Cost Medical Assistant CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider $50.00 Pin $10.00 Criminal Background Check $20.00 Healthcare Kit $60.00 Workbook $45.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 *Note: Uniform, TB test, & Flu shot must be purchased separately Total Cost $202.00 Program Fee Description Cost Nursing Assistant CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider $50.00 Criminal Background Check $20.00 Medical Kit $35.00 Pin $10.00 Workbook $45.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 *Note: Uniform & TB Test must be purchased separately Total Cost $177.00 Program Fee Description Cost Pharmacy Technician Lab Coat $25 CPR/BLS $30 Student Organization Fees $17 Total Cost $55.00 Program Fee Description Cost Welding I OSHA 10 $25.00 Supplies $76.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $118.00 Program Fee Description Cost Welding II Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $17.00 Program Fee Description Cost Veterinary Science Scrubs $20.00 Stethoscope $20.00 ACT Certification $16.00 Student Organization Fees $17.00 Total Cost $73.00
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TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-53 Director’s Report
A. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget B. Woodside Lane Renovation Update C. Dates for Awards Programs: CTE – Tuesday, June 6 at Liberty Baptist Church, 6:30 PM Governor’s School – Thursday, June 1 at CNU’s Fergusons Center, 6:00 PM Center for Autism – Friday, June 9 at New Horizons’ Woodside Lane Campus, 10:00 AM Newport Academy – Friday, June 9 at New Horizons’ Woodside Lane Campus, 12:00 PM D. CTE Recruitment Report
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Page 17 New Horizons Regional Education Centers Career & Technical 10th and 11th Grade Students Recruiting Report SY 2017-2018 School School # Students Dates of Presenters Program Division Who Attended Presentations Guides Presentation Distributed to Staff/Faculty Gloucester Gloucester HS 61 12/7/16 McHugh Total 61 Hampton Bethel HS 614 11/10 & 11/11/16 McHugh/Mongold 175 Hampton HS 330 11/17 & 11/18/16 McHugh/Mongold 151 Kecoughtan HS 497 11/21 & 11/22/16 McHugh/Mongold 125 PLC 19 11/14/16 McHugh Phoebus HS 393 12/14 & 12/15/16 McHugh/Mongold 120 Total 1853 571 Newport News Achievable Dream 96 2/2/17 McHugh Denbigh HS 247 12/5 & 12/6/16 McHugh/Mongold 114 Enterprise 63 11/14/16 & 2/22/17 McHugh Academy Heritage HS 278 2/2 & 2/3/17 McHugh/Mongold 156 Menchville HS 642 2/9 & 2/10/17 McHugh/Mongold 149 Pt. Option 12 2/21/17 McHugh South Morrison 11 McHugh Warwick HS 496 11/9/ & 11/16/16 McHugh/Mongold 150 11/29 & 11/30/16 Woodside HS 444 2/7 & 2/8/17 McHugh/Mongold 200 Total 2289 769 Poquoson Poquoson HS 297 12/2/16 McHugh 85 Total 297 85 WJCC Jamestown HS 326 11/15/16 & McHugh/ Mongold 130 23/28/17 Lafayette HS 241 2/15/17 McHugh/Mongold 127 Warhill HS 288 12/12/16 & 2/14/17 McHugh/Mongold 118 Total 855 375 York Bruton HS 231 12/19/16 McHugh 99 Grafton HS 297 12/8 & 12/9/16 McHugh/Mongold 120 Tabb HS 268 1/23 & 1/24/17 McHugh/Mongold 100 York HS 213 1/5 & 1/6/17 McHugh/Mongold 120 Total 1009 439
Grand Totals 6364 2239
Breakdown by School Division Student Recruitment #’s
# Students
Gloucester County Schools 61*
Hampton City Schools 1853
Newport News Schools 2289
Poquoson City Schools 297
York County Schools 1009
Williamsburg/JCC 855
Total 6364
*Gloucester High School only had us talk to students, who had signed up in the GHS Guidance Dept. that were interested in applying to New Horizons.
March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-54 Announcements and Information
Attached documents are provided for the Board’s information only. In the interest of time, we will not discuss the attachments at the meeting unless there are question. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the attached documents, please feel free to contact me at any time. If you would like copies of any of the attached documents, please contact Angela Standley.
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Resluts are in from the INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles this May!
Riya Palikonda, 2nd Place Grand Finalist Special Awards: (8 in total, ... 2 to 1 Senior & 6 to 3 Juniors) Miroslava (Mira) Marinova - American Helicopter Society - $250 Shane Scott - AIAA - 1st Sr Div - $200 Mira - AIAA - 2nd Sr Div - $100 Eunice Namkoong - 1st Sr Div - HRSD Envir. Improvement Fund - $700 Shane Scott - 1st Sr Div. - Prevailance Innovation Award - $100 Bryce Edwards - 1st Sr Div. - Office of Naval Research - $50 Eunice Namkoong - 2nd Sr Div. - VA Sec., Am. water Works Assoc. - $100 Eunice Namkoong - 1st - Stockholm Jr Water w/VA Water Enviro Assoc. - $?
1st Place Category wins: (5 in total, ... 5 Senior (2 on a team) & 1 Junior, ... we're still counting you Siddhant, ... that was a continuation of your Junior Year Project!) Riya Palikonda - Cellular & Molecular Biology Josha Glaab & Michael Hendrickson - Engineering: Elec/Mech Siddhant Mehrotra (Rohan Patel) - Energy & Transportation Miroslava Marinova - Physics & Astronomy Emily Quick-Cole - Plant Sciences
2nd Place Category wins: (5 in total,...5 Juniors!) Jazmin Dicks - Chemistry Jeffrey Cho - Energy & Transportation Eunice Namkoong - Enviro Sci Bryce Edwards - Mathematical Sciences Shannon Hepp - Microbiology
3rd Place Category wins: (2 in total, ... both Seniors) Brittany Kinslow - Engineering: Mat'LS/Bio Alecia Guishard - Medicine & Health
Honorable Mentions: (5 in total, 3 Seniors (note a team), and 3 Juniors) Chenyun Zhang & Julie Zhou - Computer Science Shane Scott - Engineering: Elec./Mech Kate Perkins - Engineering: Mat'LS/Bio James Furches - Engineering: Mat'LS/Bio Ashley Guishard - Medicine & Health
Overall, a Very Nice Day! Riya is off to the International Fair and Joshua & Michael, Siddhant, Mira, and Emily are all off to States!
Research Methodology & Ethics New Horizon's Governor's School for Science & Technology 520 Butler Road, Hampton, VA 23666 757-766-1100 ext. 3392 [email protected]
US Physics Olympiad Competition – Fnet Test The Physics Olympiad is a nine-day international competition among pre-university students from more than 60 nations. At the International Physics Olympiad, the competitors are asked to solve challenging theoretical and experimental physics problems.
Back James Harrington (Warwick), Bryce Edwards Students taking the US Physics Olympiad FNet Test (Warwick), Kate Perkins (Warwick) Jenny Gu (Tabb), Eunice Namkoon (Tabb) Jakob Weiss (Lafayette), Thorin Jean (Jamestown), Front Rachel McNamara (Tabb), Cale Overstreet (York), Matt Carter (Gloucester) Taekhwan (James) Oh (Tabb)
The US Physics Olympiad teams selects its 5 team members by asking member teachers to nominate their best and brightest students to take the Fnet Test to qualify for the team. Each year tens of thousands of students participate in the Fnet test. Annually the approximately 300 students who score the highest on the Fnet test are invited to continue in the Semi-Final test for the US Physics Olympiad team. 20 students will be selected from the semi-finalist to attend a 2 week training camp in Maryland culminating in the selection of 5 students to represent the US in the International Physics Olympiad which will be held this year in Indonesia. Jenn y Gu of Tabb High School in the Engineering Physics Strand scored in the top 300 nationally and will be competing in the US Physics Olympiad Semi-Final test in early April. Good luck Jenny!
Jenn y Gu, Tabb High School GSST Scientific Programming Students Win 2017 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
The regional NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) Award for Aspirations in Computing honors Laurel Hunter, Hampton HS and Katie Liu, Grafton HS for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. Recipients receive two engraved awards: one for her, and one for her school's trophy case. They also receive opportunities for scholarships, internships, research experiences, and other educational and employment opportunities provided by NCWIT member organizations. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing offers both a national and local award competition to generate support and visibility for young women's participation in computing around the country. Each local award taps into the powerful network of NCWIT Alliance members: teams from academia, non-profit organizations, startups, and corporations come together to build a community of support for young women interested in computing.
2017 Virginia & Washington DC Affiliate Competition Results
Laurel Hunter - Winner Katie Liu - Runner-Up
Laurel Hunter, Hampton HS Katie Liu Grafton HS
Bayport Mad City Money Event
On February 15, students participated in the Bayport Credit Union Mad City Money Event. Students were provided with a life, which indicated their profession, salary, spouse’s salary, number of children, and monthly insurance premiums. Some students were given credit card debt or student loans. They were then required to visit each station to purchase housing, transportation, childcare, food plans, mall (haircuts, toiletries etc.) home furnishing, and fun. At the end of the exercise the students had to balance their budget sheets to determine if they were within their provided budget.
Lady Luck was also wandering around the room to provide students with unexpected windfalls, or expenses to add to their budget. There was also an opportunity for students to receive $5.00 cash during the simulation. Bayport also gave away $25 Mastercard Gift cards per session, for a total of $200 to our students.
Feb. 22, 2017 Culinary Students Whip Up Frothy Foods for Space Station
Astronauts are just like everyone – they love desserts.
With that in mind, local high school students recently put their best forks forward to see if their cuisine will reign supreme in space.
Two teams of culinary arts students competed Feb. 16 at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, in a bid to have their apricot crisp and lavender-scented strawberry honey cream desserts be enjoyed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Langley’s teams are among 25 participating in a national competition to develop recipes for the space station astronauts. The teams, from the New Horizons Regional Education Center in Newport News, Virginia, are battling for a spot in the final 10, which will be announced in mid-March. The finalists will compete April 20 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
“These were totally their ideas in what they came up with,” said Tonya Ward, a New Horizons culinary arts instructor. “I was really excited because they’ve been working hard on getting everything together.”
The event was part of the High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Culinary Pre-Competition.
“HUNCH is such an impactful program allowing students to develop potential food for astronauts brings a new level of interest to these culinary students,” said Tammy Cottee, HUNCH program manager at NASA Langley. “Working with the culinary student this year has been just as inspiring and fun as in years past.”
At the beginning of each school year, NASA reaches out to high school culinary programs to seek interest in the HUNCH Culinary Challenge. If a school is interested, the team must research food science and food processing using web links provided by Johnson. The next step is a brief two-page paper describing what they’ve learned about food processing in microgravity.
“The opportunities HUNCH is providing students is invaluable,” Cottee said. “It’s such an inspiration to see the teams collaborate together to generate creative and innovative ways to solve real-world problems for NASA and ISS.”
Local teams have had previous success in this competition. In 2015, a culinary team from Phoebus High School in Hampton, Virginia, won the HUNCH Culinary Challenge and had their entrée, Jamaican rice and beans with coconut milk, included in an astronaut cookbook for preflight preparation to the ISS. Phoebus High’s entrée went to the ISS in April 2016.
The New Horizons teams were not only required to make a tasteful dessert but they researched food process and science, especially related to the microgravity environment on the space station, to meet nutritional requirements. Their research and nutritional factor of the dessert were reviewed by a food specialist at Johnson prior to the pre-competition.
“Using a few ingredients, such as lavender and coconut butter, that are non-traditional indicates the students were thinking out of the box and researching ingredients that would add flavor and pizzazz,” Cottee said. A panel of six Langley taste testers judged during the pre-competition and rated the desserts on a scale of 1-9 based on appearance, color, smell, flavor and texture.
One of those judges, Steven Francisco, is the general manager of the Langley cafeteria. He praised the efforts of the students, though he did give them some tips given the time he had with them.
“I gave them a few pointers from a fine dining point of view,” he said.
Francisco, who has worked with previous HUNCH culinary students, said the fun for him is watching a student reach an eye-opening moment.
“To do this job as a career it not only takes an ability to cook, it also takes much more to be successful,” he said. “When a truly gifted student comes by watching them grow and go on with their career, it’s very gratifying.”
This was the second year that New Horizons Regional Education Center culinary teams have participated in the HUNCH Culinary Challenge, which was developed in 2014 to provide high school students the opportunity to design and create a new flavorful food for astronauts on board the ISS.
One team of culinary students from New Horizons Regional Education Center created an apricot crisp dessert for the judges. Credits: NASA/David C. Bowman
Last year, a New Horizons team made the final 10 and went to Johnson, but came up short.
One team of culinary students from New Horizons Regional Education Center created a lavender-scented strawberry honey cream dessert for the judges. Credits: NASA/David C. Bowman
“It was pretty eye-opening,” said Aleta Luther, who is the team leader for the strawberry honey cream squad, which had six members. “We found and researched so much information that it was quite astounding.”
The senior, who attends Grafton High School in Yorktown, Virginia, was part of a team that did not come out on top last year.
“We were a bit unprepared last year coming into the competition,” she said, adding that her team did not bring as much information and kitchen tools on their trip to Houston to due space and time constraints. “We have found new ways to send our information down (to Houston) to have everything we need. We will be prepared going into this competition.”
While Luther was looking to improve upon last year’s effort, a fellow New Horizons student and first-time competitor was aiming to absorb as much culinary information as he could.
“This program was really interesting to me because I love the thought process in making a dish that it suitable to go into space to feed our astronauts,” said John Moore, a member of the apricot crisp team, which had seven members.
The junior, who attends Warhill High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, has eaten freeze- dried products and MREs (meals ready to eat) “and they don’t taste too great and I’m intrigued in making a dish that is very powerful and flavorful,” he said.
Luther and Moore’s teams had a bit of a rivalry in the taste-testing event, touting their respective dishes in friendly terms. “We believe that our dish in not only healthy, it also benefits you in so many different ways,” Luther said. “All together it actually balances out quite well.”
Moore was equally complimentary of his team’s offering and in knocking his competition down a peg.
“It’s simple. It tastes, in my opinion, amazing,” he said. “Presentation-wise, I feel ours pops more, the color is more vibrant and appealing to our judges.”
The culinary students have diverse goals after high school. Luther has been accepted to Johnson & Wales University to pursue a career in event planning.
“Ever since I was little I’ve been cooking with my grandmother and my parents,” she said. “It’s been a natural want and desire to recreate everything that you see on TV – the fancy dishes with the chocolate that seems to defy gravity in many shapes and forms.”
Moore wants to use the skills he learned cooking 18th-century food at Colonial Williamsburg in the workforce or in college.
“I want to combine my experience with that plus future knowledge of other cultures and to bring something new to the table,” he said.
Win or lose, the students gained invaluable first-hand knowledge in culinary theory, preparation and nutrition from experienced and passionate mentors.
“It’s awesome to witness the dedication and success the students have in their project,” Cottee said. “The NASA mentors that support each HUNCH project are great role models for the students.”
A team of culinary students from New Horizons Regional Education Center faces the judges for their dessert. Credits: NASA/David C. Bowman Eric Gillard NASA Langley Research Center
Health Sciences - Annual Fall Blood Drive
New Horizons Butler Farm Campus conducted its annual Fall Blood Drive on Nov. 4th in the Electricity and Renewable Energy Lab. Medical Assistant students visited all classrooms to recruit blood donors on Wednesday, Oct. 26th and made presentations, signed up students, and provided permission slips. Our campus collected 58 pints of blood exceeding our goal of 40 pints.
March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-55 Discussion of Current Issues for Board Members and/or Superintendents
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March 28, 2017
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees and Superintendents
FROM: Joseph Johnson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2017-56 Closed Session
If required, Board members, the Superintendent-in-Charge and the Executive Director will enter a closed session.
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